Ryobi RTS31 manual HOW to Make a Featherboard, HOW to Mount a Featherboard

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FEATHERBOARD

A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence. Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non-through cuts. The end is angled with a number of short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece and locked in place on the table with a C-clamp. Test to ensure it can resist kickback.

warning:

Place the featherboard against the uncut portion of the workpiece to avoid kickback that could cause serious personal injury.

HOW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD

See Figure 26.

The featherboard is an excellent project for the saw. Select a solid piece of lumber approximately 3/4 in. thick, 3-5/8 in. wide and 18 in. long. Mark the center of the width on one end of the stock. Miter one-half of the width to 30° and miter the other half of the same end to 45° (see page 33 for information on miter cuts). Mark the board from the point at 6 in., 8 in., 10 in., and 12 in. Drill a 3/8 in. hole at the 8 in., 10 in., and 12 in. marks.

Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 33. Set the rip fence to allow approximately a 1/4 in. “finger” to be cut in the stock. Feed the stock only to the mark previously made at 6 in. Turn the saw Off and allow the blade to com- pletely stop rotating before removing the stock. Reset the rip fence and cut spaced rips into the workpiece to allow approximately 1/4 in. fingers and 1/8 in. spaces between the fingers.

HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD

See Figure 27.

Remove the lock knob, bolt, and washer from the miter fence holder. Place the bolt through one of the holes in the

2-1/2 in.

3/4 in.

featherboard. Positioning the featherboard will depend on the placement of the bolt and the position of the sliding miter table on the rails. Place the washer on the bolt and attach the lock knob, loosely. Position the featherboard with the hex head of the bolt in the miter table slot but do not tighten. Completely lower the saw blade. Position the rip fence to the desired adjustment for the cut to be performed and lock. Place the workpiece against the fence and over the saw blade area. Adjust the featherboard to apply resistance to the workpiece just forward of the blade. Securely tighten the lock knob to secure the featherboard in place. Attach a C-clamp to further secure the featherboard to the edge of the sliding miter table.

warning:

Adjust the featherboard to apply resistance to the workpiece just forward of the blade.If positioned improp- erly, kickback can result from the featherboard pinching the workpiece and binding the blade in the saw kerf. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

 

push

push stick

featherboard

block

 

 

 

Bevel Locking

Lever

Fig. 27

1/4 in.

70° 1-1/16 in.

1/8 in.

12 in.

Fig. 26

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of contentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety Rules Never Start a Tool When ANY ROTATiNG COM Specific Safety RulesPonent is in Contact with the Workpiece  Never Operate the SAW on the FloorSpecific Safety Rules Symbol Signal Meaning SymbolsElectrical Speed and WiringExtension Cords Electrical ConnectionGlossary of Terms Product Specifications FeaturesSee Figure Know Your Table SAWSwitch KEY Switch in Locked Position Switch assemblyOperating Components To Turn Your SAW onBlades Tools NeededFraming Square Phillips Screwdriver Flathead Clamps hex key 3 mmFollowing items are included with your table saw Loose PartsTo attach the wheel assembly AssemblyUnpacking Mounting HolesTo attach the Leg To install the HandleTo secure/level the saw LEG Stand To open/close set-up/tear downSET-UP To open set-up the leg standTo move the LEG Stand To Install miter FenceTo remove/replace the Throat Plate Throat PlateTo Change riving knife Positions To check SAW Blade installationUnlocked LockedSee Figures 15 To Install the ANTI-KICKBACK Pawls and Blade GuardLarge WrenchTo Check and Align the riving knife Saw Blade Vertical AdjustmentTo store push stick To Store the table saw AccessoriesSee Figures 20 Applications OperationBasic Operation of the Table Saw Causes of KickbackCutting aids How to Make a jig for rip cutting narrow workpieceAuxiliary Fence Push Sticks Push BlocksCutting Tips Types of cutsHOW to Mount a Featherboard HOW to Make a FeatherboardFeatherboard To Change Blade Depth To Adjust the Bevel indicatorTo Change Blade Angle bevel To position the Sliding Miter TableSee Figures 32 To Check Miter Base ParallelismTo Check Miter Fence Alignment To Adjust the Miter tableEccentric Screw Nylock NUT To use the Rip Fence To Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the BladeSAW Rear LIPTo use the table extension To use Outfeed SupportTo extend To closeHeeling paralleling the blade Adjusting Bolts Adjusting bolts 4See Figures 40 Framing SquareMaking a cross cut Switch On Switch OFF Switch KEY Switch in Locked PositionSee Figures 42 Cross CUT Place Left Hand on WorkpieceMaking a miter cut Making a RIP cutRIP CUT Bladefence Scale Miter CUT Straight Making a bevel rip cut Making a bevel cross cutSee Figures 46 BevelMaking a compound bevel miter cut Making a Large Panel cut Adjusting HandwheelMaking a NON-THROUGH cut Large Panel CUT RIP FenceNON-THROUGH CUT Blade Guard Removed Push Stick Dado CUT Making a Dado cutOnce all dado cuts are completed To REPLACe the Blade AdjustmentsSee Figures 53 To SET the blade at 0 Combination Adjustment Square Blade BoltSee Figures 56 If the blade is not perfectly verticalTo Check the Alignment of the RIP Fence to the Blade To adjust Quick-StopBlade Rip fence Screws Locking Lever Framing Square Accessories MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationTroubleshooting Troubleshooting RTS31
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